Zappos Partners with Newton Running for Earth Day

in celebration of Earth Day, Zappos and Newton Running is helping give children access to Learning Gardens in their schools by selling a specially designed shoe that will support The Kitchen Community non-profit organization. The Learning Garden Shoe by N

Costa Growth Contributes to Essilor’s Q1 Growth

Essilor International reported strong sales of the Costa sunglasses in the United States and its Bolon brand in China helped drive sales to €1.66 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, up 12.7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms…

Outdoor Voices Lands $1 Million in Seed Capital

Outdoor Voices, an active outdoor apparel company started in 2012, has raised $1.1 million in seed funding from General Catalyst Partners, Collaborative Fund, Red Sea Ventures, SWTLF Ventures, and Burch Creative Capital…

Nike Signs Marcus Mariota

Nike Inc. has signed Marcus Mariota to an endorsement deal. The former University of Oregon Ducks starting quarterback is expected to be a top-five pick the upcoming NFL draft…

The North Face Sets Ambitious Polyester Recycling Goal

The North Face expects all its polyester fabric, which accounts for 80 percent of the material used in its apparel, to be made from recycled content by 2016 and expects all its down products to use Responsible Down Standard-certified down by 2017, accordi

1% for the Planet Appoints New CEO

1% for the Planet, one of the world’s largest environmental networks, said Kate Williams, the network’s director of partnerships, will step into the role of CEO, effective May 1, 2015…